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R183 CDW

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,603 mi
Last recorded23,603 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 CDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 23,603 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 23,598 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake light does not illuminate with the operation of the front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front brake lever notchy (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 22,576 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play head bearings are notchy but just withing allowance (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear rear tyre requires inflating properly (very soft)

Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,565 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 22,565 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,288 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 22,287 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 18,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 16,080 miles

FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO OPEN .ADVISE REPAIR

Rear number plate deteriorated ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 17 May 2016 15,615 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 15,615 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,119 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate starting to deteriorate

rear light lense cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,523 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,841 miles

slight misalinement in handle bars

Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,573 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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R183 CDW is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R183 CDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R183 CDW is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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